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15 Gernon Close, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7HW

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
152 m²
1636 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 15 Gernon Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

15 Gernon Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Broomfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 7HW). It has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (around 1636 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 152 m² it's 29.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (117 m² median across 8 EPCs). Across 2016–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £695,000 is 14.1% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£372/sq ft) was about 29.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2020 at £609,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2018.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageDetached
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Feb 2016
EPC improved fromD60toC76
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Gernon Close, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7HW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 15 Gernon Close.

1 application on record at 15 Gernon Close, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7HW

0decisions1extensions8documents4nearby
  1. Feb 2018
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Two storey side extension

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    17/02200/FUL
    Full record in report

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£695,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£609,000

Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 November 2020Most recent

    £609,000

    +41.6%over 4 years

  2. 4 September 2016

    £429,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 7HW: £470,000 (2022–2017).

On the street

Versus other Gernon Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 15 Gernon Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,007

Street avg £3,337

Above

Floor Area

152 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 15 Gernon Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£437k

1 Court Road, Broomfield

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£545k

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£447k

1 Boyne Drive

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£429k

1 All Saints Close

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£339k

1 Coombe Rise

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Chelmsford district page.
Full Chelmsford report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Searle Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Chelmer Valley High School. 13 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM1 7HW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM1 7HW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 7HW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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